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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.58, 12,107.13 and 5,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.58, 12,107.13 and 5,189.74 is: 7,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.58 : 12,107.13 = 5,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.58/12,107.13 = 5,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.58x = 12,107.13 × 5,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.58x = 62,832,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832,856.85/8,775.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.97

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